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SN56 EXE

2006 Mazda RX-8

Black Petrol 1308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

43,572 mi
Last recorded43,572 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Mazda RX-846,349 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 EXE
MakeMazda
ModelRX-8
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,308cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2021 43,572 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 43,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres cracking on inside off tread pattern

under trays fitted too car

Fail 8 Jul 2020 43,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative adjuster broken from suspension (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at calipers (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear sill /body corroded and holed unable to fully inspect /arch cover fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

unable to spin front wheels due to binding brakes related components not checked

Pass 8 Apr 2019 42,806 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 42,805 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill has holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 42,204 miles

ALL 4 tyres cracked and perishing on outer shouklder 225/40/18

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,651 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2017 41,651 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 41,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 41,247 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,436 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 40,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,677 miles

Oil leak

osf suspension drop link damaged

ns outer door mirror insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2014 39,676 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

osf suspension drop link damaged

ns outer door mirror insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2013 38,639 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear road springs not matching pair

Pass 20 Jun 2012 37,509 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,740 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn / pitted (inner face)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 36,756 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front brake discs are worn / pitted (inner face)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 35,724 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,271 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda RX-8?

Based on 304,386 MOT tests across 25,254 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
4,376
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
25,254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,515
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure 8,979
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,531
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,088
Anti-roll bar linkage fractured 6,762
Full Mazda RX-8 reliability report

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SN56 EXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8 in Black with a 1,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2006 Mazda RX-8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 46,349 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda RX-8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 20,515 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN56 EXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda RX-8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 20 years old, this Mazda RX-8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN56 EXE registered?

SN56 EXE is a 2006 Mazda RX-8, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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